Will create more than 300 full-time jobs over the next five years
Fiberon, a leading manufacturer of outdoor living products, broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Columbia, Tennessee, Tuesday, May 10. The facility is expected to be at least 500,000 square feet and is being built on a 130-acre plot of land.
During the groundbreaking event, multiple Fiberon representatives and local government officials spoke on how the new facility will impact the Columbia community.
“We’re excited to join the Columbia community,” said Fenton Challgren, president of Fortune Brands’ Outdoors Business Unit. “With our new, state-of-the-art facility, Fiberon will create more than 300 jobs including manufacturing and office positions. Plus, giving back is one of our core values and we look forward to supporting Columbia and the surrounding areas.”
Fiberon is making a $15,000 donation to the Youth Education Fund, a nonprofit based in Maury County, Tennessee, that provides funding for organizations focused on offering leadership, mentorship and educational resources to the youth in their community.
“Fiberon and Fortune Brands have made a significant investment in the community that will generate more than 300 quality job opportunities for the citizens of Columbia,” said Chaz Molder, mayor of the city of Columbia. “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the company for its commitment, from the outset, to be a good corporate citizen and true community partner.”
Fiberon’s new plant in Columbia will manufacture polyethylene (PE) decking and composite cladding using the same sustainability measures utilized in their existing plants. There will also be an on-site recycling facility that will convert baled plastic waste into pellets used in Fiberon products. The building will feature LED lighting and energy-efficient windows, along with energy-efficient technology for all chillers and air compressors. The facility will also include cutting-edge digitalized product lines for continuous improvement, and automation for increased safety and efficiency.
The new facility in Columbia will increase availability of Fiberon product for Fiberon channel partners, helping them meet increased demand for outdoor living products.
“Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) has built its foundation on enhancing the home – and Fiberon decking is a key part of that,” said Brett Finley, president of FBHS Outdoors & Security. “Since joining Fortune Brands in 2018, Fiberon has grown substantially and we’re excited to break ground on our newest facility right here in Columbia.”
Production is scheduled to begin at the new facility in late 2024.
For more information about Fiberon and the new facility in Columbia, download the digital press kit at fiberondecking.com/columbiaplant.
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- Fiberon, a leading manufacturer of outdoor living products, broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Columbia, Tennessee, Tuesday, May 10.
- The new Fiberon facility in Columbia, Tennessee, is expected to be at least 500,000 square feet and is being built on a 130-acre plot of land.
- Fiberon’s new facility in Columbia will manufacture PE decking and composite cladding and will include a variety of sustainability best practices throughout the manufacturing process. Learn more at fiberondecking.com/columbiaplant.
About Fiberon
Founded in 1997, Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding distributed worldwide. Fiberon also provides products like lighting and outdoor furniture, for a complete outdoor experience. Fiberon products are available in a wide range of styles and price points, all providing the warmth and beauty of natural wood without the costly, time-consuming maintenance. With a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, Fiberon PE decking contains a minimum of 94% recycled content. Fiberon maintains operations in North Carolina and Idaho. For more information, visit www.fiberondecking.com or call 800-573-8841.
Fiberon is part of the Outdoors & Security division of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), a Fortune 500 company, part of the S&P 500 Index and a leader in the home products industry. The Company’s growing portfolio of complementary businesses and innovative brands include Moen and the House of Rohl within the Global Plumbing Group, outdoor living and security products from Therma-Tru, LARSON, Fiberon, Master Lock and SentrySafe, and MasterBrand Cabinets’ wide-ranging offerings from Mantra, Diamond, Omega and many more. Visit www.FBHS.com to learn more about FBHS, its brands and how the Company is accelerating its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.
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